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30gut · 04-27-2011, 06:08 PM

Do you believe this possible trade up theory? I don't buy it.
If they're gonna trade up they should shut up about (i.e. not leak it) and do it.

So I hesitate to even have what probably amounts to a meaning less discussion but....

I like both of these QB prospects.

But, trading up imo is reckless.

There is a process to team building and at the end of the day its a zero sum game.

You don't get better as a team by trading away picks.

As much as I like Locker and Gabbert they're not the only QBs in the draft that have a skillset that could fit our team.

Why needlessly force the QB position?
Be zen let the draft come to you, call everyone's bluff and sit at 10 and if Gabbert and Locker aren't there so be it.

They're are other QBs in this draft and there other ways to acquire a QB and there will be other QBs next year.

I agree that it would benefit us greatly if we could get the QB of the future on our roster this year but its not worth giving up draft picks we're not a rookie QB away from anything.

Imo one of the benefits of having Kyle as the OC is his offense doesn't require a QB w/ elite arm strength and mobility so our option at the QB position is more open the many other teams.

Heck, if Mallett through due diligence turns out to be a cleaner prospect then people think off the field in many ways he's as good a fit for this offense as Gabbert or Locker and acording to recent rumor he might even be available at 41.
In fact Mallett could likely contribute much early then our guys (Locker/Gabbert). (the same is true for Ponder and Stanzi minus the arm strength)

If you believe that Mike and Kyle can develop Gabbert then you should also trust his ability to do develop QBs in general. e.g. Brian Griese 3rd pick IIRC-->pro-bowl QB).

04-27-2011, 06:08 PM	#93
30gut Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,323	Re: Redskins Potentially Interested in Trading Up For Gabbert Do you believe this possible trade up theory? I don't buy it. If they're gonna trade up they should shut up about (i.e. not leak it) and do it. So I hesitate to even have what probably amounts to a meaning less discussion but.... I like both of these QB prospects. But, trading up imo is reckless. There is a process to team building and at the end of the day its a zero sum game. You don't get better as a team by trading away picks. As much as I like Locker and Gabbert they're not the only QBs in the draft that have a skillset that could fit our team. Why needlessly force the QB position? Be zen let the draft come to you, call everyone's bluff and sit at 10 and if Gabbert and Locker aren't there so be it. They're are other QBs in this draft and there other ways to acquire a QB and there will be other QBs next year. I agree that it would benefit us greatly if we could get the QB of the future on our roster this year but its not worth giving up draft picks we're not a rookie QB away from anything. Imo one of the benefits of having Kyle as the OC is his offense doesn't require a QB w/ elite arm strength and mobility so our option at the QB position is more open the many other teams. Heck, if Mallett through due diligence turns out to be a cleaner prospect then people think off the field in many ways he's as good a fit for this offense as Gabbert or Locker and acording to recent rumor he might even be available at 41. In fact Mallett could likely contribute much early then our guys (Locker/Gabbert). (the same is true for Ponder and Stanzi minus the arm strength) If you believe that Mike and Kyle can develop Gabbert then you should also trust his ability to do develop QBs in general. e.g. Brian Griese 3rd pick IIRC-->pro-bowl QB).